>I am playing my contrabass clarinet with
my progressive rock chamber >ensemble and I am in need
of information about microphone placement or >contact
mic options. Any info would be helpful...

Me too.

Problem is the entire length has to be covered. For
recording bass clarinet, I've used two mics about a foot away
- live, I make do with one mic aimed just above the bell.
Works good enough. Its hard to imagine getting by with one
mic on a paper clip contra. A straight one would be even
harder. And then you have to deal with the sound folks...